Already missing center Olli Jokinen (ankle) and defenseman Zach Bogosian (concussion), Winnipeg lost forward Kyle Wellwood, who hurt his right hand blocking Vanek's shot in the second period.

WSJ: Jets remain in the hunt with 2-1 win over Sabres

The problem is that, without full-backs charging forward to provide support, too often they find two men blocking their way to goal and attacks peter out.

BBC: Celtic's away-day blues

"No disrespect, but we know that we are a better team than Michigan State, " the high-flying forward said after scoring three points, grabbing six rebounds and blocking four shots.

NPR: Michigan State Easily Advances Past Memphis 70-48

Blocking the wind with his torso, Henry strikes the third match and leans forward over the bowl of a hollow pine stump, half hugging the crude hearth in which he intends to boil their string of fish into a chowder.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Woodsburner'

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, a rival Democratic mayoral candidate who spent months criticizing Ms. Quinn for blocking the bill, agreed with the speaker that the bill's passage is a step forward.

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